Is it possible to set a Goal conversion tracking from a subdomain to a root domain?
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Hi Mozzers,
Here is an issue I am going through:
- I have a root domain(www.example.com) that is the core website where you are able to schedule a service
- I have a subdomain (sub.example.om) that is part of content strategy offering free tips and follows a different branding strategy.
- There are internal links from sub to root domain
- I have a GA subdomain tracking code installed on every page for both domains
I would love to set goal tracking on GA for visitors coming to my subdomain, then going to root domain and then schedule a sevices? Is this possible? If it is, can someone show me a How To because I tried it anddidn't work?
Thanks mozzers!
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Awesome John! thanks
Cheers
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You can set up the goals in the subdomains profiles if you want to view goals there. That's entirely up to you. Each profile is its own thing. When I say "filter", I mean write "example.com" into the search box there, and search by it. You can also click "advanced" next to the search box, and make the search more granular if needbe.
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Hi John,
One thing I am confused about. Should I have the goals set in the subdomain profile? domain or the combined profile? I would think this should be on the combined profile, right?
Also when you say "filter by example.com", you can only do that by adding a secondary dimension "landing Page URL path" right or you meant something else?
thanks John!
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Anytime! Happy to help.
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Thank you John for yoveal help
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So... if you have these set up as separate profiles, and have a profile that's just for the www.example.com subdomain, and have set up the scehdule a service action as a goal, you should be able to see this in your conversion paths report. Go to Conversions > Multi-Channel Funnels > Top Conversion Paths. Select "Source/Medium Path" as the Primary Dimension. Now, if you filter by "example.com", this should show conversions that involve referrals from your subdomains (that aren't a part of that GA profile). If you have many goals and only are interested in the schedule a service goal, then select only that goal at the top.
As is the case many times in Google Analytics, there's more than one way to skin a cat, but hopefully this works for you.
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